Region
Highlights
- Qualifies as an Ultra peak (>5000 ft / 1500 m prominence); the most prominent peak in Nevada
- A very popular mountain to climb; only 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas
- Snow covered for half the year.
- Can see Area 51 from this peak
Routes
75 climbs • 16.4 mi • 4,274 ft gain • 7 hr 54 min • Class 2
48 climbs • 17.4 mi • 4,861 ft gain • 8 hr 32 min • Class 2
13 climbs • 9.2 mi • 3,207 ft gain • 6 hr 34 min • Class 2
8 climbs • 7.4 mi • 3,964 ft gain • 9 hr 43 min • Class 4
8 climbs • 17.9 mi • 4,748 ft gain • 9 hr 26 min
8 climbs • 20.7 mi • 4,896 ft gain • 8 hr 53 min • Class 2
6 climbs • 7.8 mi • 3,635 ft gain • 7 hr 27 min
3 climbs • 17.1 mi • 4,627 ft gain • 9 hr 1 min
3 climbs • 18.2 mi • 3,276 ft gain • 10 hr 15 min
3 climbs • 15.8 mi • 4,309 ft gain • 9 hr 38 min
3 climbs • 18.3 mi • 4,638 ft gain • 11 hr 8 min
2 climbs • 17.8 mi • 4,875 ft gain • 10 hr 27 min
Latest climbs
"Favorite route to Charlie. I've done it 5 times now, trying 3 different descents. Today's was preferred, however all routes result in 8 hours almost to the minute.
The weather was fabulous up there today. " — DudeAlmighty • Oct 10, 2024
"Charleston Summit #2. First time summiting via the full North Loop. With Trail Canyon still being "closed", this route makes it almost a 21 mile round trip. I managed, but it would have been easier with a little more food and water.
Logged the Geocache at the summit and signed the register. Ammo can lid is broken, so the contents won't fare well until it's repaired." — ryetalley • Aug 25, 2024
"6.18.2024~Charleston Peak #118 CW Big loop. Up SL, Down NL @ TC. 18 miles, 5,000’ gain in 7:06hrs w/10:45 am start. I haven’t done that many miles at once in more than a few years. I felt strong. I saw some of the aftermath of massive storms in 2023 and the trail repairs. Before the Griffith saddle there is a graveyard of downed trees telling the tale of extremely violent storms. Crews cut thru them to allow for trail use. There is also a ginormous down tree on TC/ NL saddle. I ran into Keena in the meadow. Was nice to see her. She was admiring the blue butterflies. I had the summit all to myself. It was a chilly day but warm in the beginning parts of SLT. I never saw another person on the way down off the Summit to NLT & TC. TC looks to have all of its repairs but is probably closed because the road to the trailhead is washed out. The mountain is green and lush. I consumed, 3-16oz water bottles, 2 small gatorades, a choc chip cookie, bag of pretzels, palmful of mnms, small pancake, jam & bacon Sammie & one small slice of cheese pizza. Awesome day." — paula.raimondi • Jun 18, 2024
"6.15.2024~Charleston Peak (#117) +Lee Peak X2 to and fro. 9.75 miles, 4,000’ gain from the Lee Canyon Ski area. After a 2 year hiatus due to burn out & work, it was nice to have another visit. I started just before 6am to avoid the heat. The sun is always more intense up here in June. Most of this route is in the shade. It took me 6:43hrs as I took breaks and my heel/ Achilles is a bit injured so I had to be careful. Fun. " — paula.raimondi • Jun 15, 2024
"Solo but saw a bunch of friendly faces. Last 4 miles were rough when i ran out of everything. Drank a liter right from mummy springs. A nice lady Laura gave me a ride back to my car because she saw me dry heaving haha" — bend • Jul 22, 2023
"Decided last minute to do it in a day and I'm so happy we did. I got to push myself and see the beautiful views as well as make an amazing new friend. Absolutely loved this loop." — CheshireKatt13 • Sep 28, 2022
"South to North Charlie summit. We lucked out with the weather as the clouds chased us the whole hike starting around 9:30. Nearly had rain at the peak but it missed us, finally got some drizzles as we approached Trail Canyon Junction and some distant T-storms could be heard. A great hike. " — DudeAlmighty • Aug 3, 2022
"(this was actually my 58th time up Charleston) I went to meet people for a Memorial. But this is really about suggesting an interesting rock spire be called "Hawley Point." I climbed the point (prominence ca. 15 feet); it is an exposed, crumbling rock, with a committing last 5 feet. I had an episode of expressive aphasia." — hwstock • Jun 25, 2022
"The late Tom Hawley put together an annual "potluck" to hike Charleston Peak. Once everyone reached the peak, everyone shared some snacks and pictures. This year we continued the annual Charleston Potluck and a perfect day! Some hikers went the route from South to North. In following the footsteps of my friend Tom, I did the South to South route." — jdbblues • Jun 25, 2022
"6.8.22~My happy place again! Charleston Peak #116, 3rd in 2022. 7.5 miles, 4,200’ gain in 5:20hrs Round Trip. Up and down Big Falls. One of the shortest routes (distance) to the summit and back. Very exhausting but I got a PR on the route. 5:20hrs RT. Up in 3:06, :21 min summit break, Down in 1:53hrs. The Big Falls were flowing and the creek that feeds it was a refreshing paradise. Very warm at the end! Best part of the day was running into my Bestie twin buddies Laurie & Cathy after! Yay Mountains, Yay Friends.
https://youtube.com/shorts/W1PKwPcWyBI?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/DI2MTF49Mo8?feature=share" — paula.raimondi • Jun 8, 2022
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